Techt is a climb of 14.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Techt tops out at 813 m above sea level. It is located in Ouled Amar, Blida, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 12.1%. The climb has 727 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 14.2 km, with 727 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.1%, the Techt from El Madene Mines is rated HC and is a long, demanding climb. Most of the effort comes between km 0-5 and km 6-11, with sections at 7% (km 0-1), 8% (km 2-3 and km 10-11), and 7% (km 6-7 and km 8-9). The slight descent between km 5-6 and the more rolling part from km 11-13 give you a chance to recover, but the steady gradient leaves little respite.
Tips for pacing:
1. Pace your start Don't go out too hard on the 7% section from km 0-1. Settle into a steady rhythm that will get you to the top.
2. Recover on the descent from km 5-6 Use the negative gradient (-2%) to loosen up your legs, drink, and eat before the 7% ramp from km 6-7.
3. Save something for the finish Keep your energy for the 8% section at km 10-11, and only launch your final effort as you approach the line, on the last stretch at 2%.
14.2 km • 727 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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